An interesting feature of the Banyan tree is that it drops roots down from its branches that become additional trunks that serve to support the weight of the branches. This in turn allows the tree to spread out over a rather large area. There are several different species from the Ficus genus that are commonly called Banyan although the true Banyan tree is the Ficus benghalensis.

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haleakala national park, on the island of Maui, born from the same volcanic hot spot as Hawaii, preserves an older and more eroded volcano. It spans a large variety of environments, and is also home to unique life species.

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